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High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Schmitt Takes Her Golf Game Back To State

October 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard junior Nikki Schmitt this morning. She has qualified for the 1A state golf meet this weekend in Decatur.

‘Pop Up Shops’ Again Offered At Button Building Later This Month

October 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Aledo Main Street again offering “Pop Up Shops” at the Button Building in downtown Aledo later this month. It costs just $20 to reserve a space says Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy. Again, www.aledomainstreet.com [FULL STORY]

Schmitt Qualifies For State

October 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Sherrard junior Nikki Schmitt qualified for the Class 1A girls state golf finals at the Metamora Sectional Monday. Schmitt earned a return trip to state with a 76. Bloomington Central Catholic won the team title [FULL STORY]

Added Enforcement For Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Over Weekend

October 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Results released from a special detail conducted by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department over the weekend. The effort was funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The added enforcement on Saturday resulted [FULL STORY]

Pappas Promoting Concerned Citizen Meeting Opposed To Mercer County Tax Increase

October 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Former Mercer County Board Member Ted Pappas participating in a meeting of concerned citizens this week opposed to the latest budget plan by the Mercer County Board. The fiscal year 2018 budget calls for raising [FULL STORY]

Bustos To Play Key Role For Democratic Party In 2018 Election Cycle

October 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Not only will Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos face a challenge from Republicans in the 2018 election cycle, but she’s also been appointed by Democrats to help candidates with game planning, specifically in rural areas. [FULL STORY]

Funds Continue To Be Raised For Proposed Viola Dog Park

October 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Funds continue to be raised for a proposed dog park in Viola. JoAnn Heil is leading the effort. The Village of Viola is donating land for the project. It’s located near the Viola Cemetery. Heil [FULL STORY]

Orion and Rockridge Win, Mercer County and Sherrard Fall

October 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Week Seven of the high school football season got underway on Friday nights as Mercer County hosted the West Central Heat for Homecoming, Rockridge traveled to Bureau Valley, Orion hosted the Morrison Mustangs, and Sherrard [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: Time To Discuss Regional Scheduling For Football Again

October 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of regional scheduling for football.

WRMJ Interview: Hutton Talks Regional Title For Sherrard Girls Golf

October 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard girls golf coach Brian Hutton Thursday morning. The Tigers claimed the Regional title at Gibson Woods in Monmouth of Wednesday.